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General·5m ago

Yeshivat Har Etzion, or “the Gush,” and the ideas that define it

Yeshivat Har Etzion, the Religious-Zionist yeshiva in Alon Shvut, has about 450 to 500 students and scholars and is led by Rabbis Yaakov Medan, Baruch Gigi and Moshe Lichtenstein. It is known for advanced Talmud study, pioneering Bible study, and major affiliated institutions such as Herzog College and the Virtual Beit Midrash.

Srugim
Politics·9m ago

Transport Ministry to Hold Emergency Review Over Jerusalem Light Rail Operator

Israel’s Transport Ministry is considering replacing Kfir as operator of Jerusalem’s light rail after repeated service failures. Director General Moshe Ben Zaken ordered an emergency review following three shutdowns in one day and earlier passenger evacuations, including a walk from Beit Hanina to public transport.

Globes
Sports·10m ago

Carlos Garcia Lands New Role as Jong Ajax Head Coach

Carlos Garcia, the former Maccabi Tel Aviv defender, has been appointed head coach of Ajax’s Jong Ajax under-23 team. The promotion follows Ajax’s split with Oscar Garcia, under whom Carlos had served as assistant.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
World·13m ago

Pakistani Fighter Jets Escort Iranian President's Plane on Entry

Pakistani fighter jets escorted Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's plane as it entered Pakistan today. The report said the move came as Pakistan acts as a mediator between the United States and Iran.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
Sports·18m ago

Martinez Faces Accusations of Wasting Portugal's Golden Generation Again

Portugal opened the 2026 World Cup with a disappointing 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo in Houston. Roberto Martinez is being criticized for conservative tactics, leaving attackers on the bench, and failing to manage Cristiano Ronaldo decisively. The team now faces Uzbekistan with pressure mounting on the coach.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·20m ago

Virtus Bologna Owner Says EuroLeague Is Close to a 28-Team Franchise Model

Virtus Bologna owner Massimo Zanetti said the EuroLeague has agreed in principle to a binding franchise model with American partners. He said the league could expand to 28 teams, with franchise fees ranging from 50 million to 90 million euros depending on the club.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·21m ago

Coalition Chief Tries to Hammer Out Deal to End Haredi Draft Crisis

Moshe Gafni and Aryeh Deri are demanding that Benjamin Netanyahu immediately advance a Basic Law on Torah study and freeze arrests of Haredi draft evaders. Meanwhile, coalition chairman Ofir Katz is negotiating with coalition leaders to assemble a joint legislative package and end the clash with the ultra-Orthodox parties.

Ynet·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Politics·24m ago

Trump's Iran Asset Release Sparks Alarm Over Terror Funding and U.S. Politics

The article says Trump and JD Vance present the release of frozen Iranian assets as humanitarian aid and a boost for American farmers. It argues the move will actually free up money for Iran's Revolutionary Guards, Hezbollah, the Houthis and Iraqi militias, while leaving Israel to face the Iranian threat alone.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·24m ago

Report Claims Ohana Is Delaying Media Bill Ahead of a Post-Netanyahu Race

A June 21, 2026 commentary says Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana is delaying a coalition media bill to win favor with Channel 12 and other mainstream power centers. It argues he is positioning himself for a post-Netanyahu future and may be preparing for a Likud leadership race.

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General·27m ago

Prominent Sephardi Kabbalist Rabbi Rahamim Attiya Dies at 95

Rabbi Rahamim Attiya, a senior Sephardi Kabbalist and the oldest rabbi from Aleppo, died in Jerusalem at age 95. He was closely associated with Rabbi Mordechai Sharabi and later became related by marriage to the Yosef family. Shas leader Aryeh Deri paid tribute to him as a humble, devout Torah scholar.

Srugim·+3 outlets · 100% right-leaning
Sports·27m ago

Elitzur Netanya appoints Shai Siglovich as sporting director

Elitzur Netanya has named Shai Siglovich its new sporting director ahead of the National League season. Siglovich arrives after coaching Maccabi Ra'anana to promotion last year and previously worked in Netanya as an assistant.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Economy·32m ago

Israel’s Low-Cost Basket Claims Big Sales and Market Impact

Nir Barkat said Israel’s Low-Cost Basket, launched with Carrefour about two months ago, has boosted sales, expanded Carrefour’s customer base, and helped push down prices across the food market. He said the public response has forced rivals to cut prices and that he now wants new cross-ownership legislation.

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Politics·33m ago

Netanyahu and His Lawyer Seen Meeting in Side Room Despite Court Ban

Benjamin Netanyahu was filmed entering a side room at the Tel Aviv District Court with his lawyer, Amit Hadad, despite a judges' ban on contact during testimony. The prosecution says the ban still applies, while Hadad denies wrongdoing and Netanyahu's office gave no response.

Channel 13
Culture·36m ago

Bnei Brak Celebrates Torah Scroll Dedication in Honor of a Distinguished Widow

Bnei Brak’s Karlin-Lalov community marked the dedication of a new Torah scroll donated by the Karlin-Lalov rebbetzin in memory of her late husband and ancestors. The procession, featuring torches, children, and dancing rabbis, ended at the local synagogue with the scroll placed in the ark and a celebratory meal.

Kikar HaShabbat
Weather·39m ago

Extreme Heatwave Sweeps Europe, Killing 40 in France as Temperatures Soar

France reported 40 drownings in recent days as people tried to escape Europe’s extreme heatwave. The country is under a major red alert, with temperatures up to 43C, schools closed, and officials warning the crisis could rival the deadly 2003 heatwave.

Now 14·+6 outlets · 80% center
Security·40m ago

Fraudulent Donation Drive Exploits Family of Fallen IDF Soldier

Israel Police opened an investigation after scammers ran a fake online donation campaign using the family of fallen soldier Alexander Pilin. The fraud falsely claimed to raise 50-shekel donations for his widow and baby daughter and collected thousands of shekels through Bit.

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Sports·40m ago

Texas-based Israeli fan celebrates another Messi masterclass

Dudu Shirazi, an Israeli living in Dallas, celebrated Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria and praised Lionel Messi’s decisive impact. He traced his lifelong devotion to Argentine football back to Diego Maradona in 1982 and said the World Cup is helping football grow in Texas.

Walla
Politics·40m ago

Ultra-Orthodox Leaders Pressure Netanyahu Over Draft and Torah Law Bills

Aryeh Deri and Moshe Gafni are meeting Benjamin Netanyahu and warning that the Knesset could be dissolved if the government does not advance two Haredi-backed bills. The leaders say Netanyahu promised last week to secure a majority, but the coalition has not delivered.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
World·49m ago

Ariana Grande Donates Emergency Grant to Save the Children UK for Gaza Aid

Ariana Grande has donated an emergency grant from her new Brighter Days Ahead Foundation to Save the Children UK, which says the money will go to children and families in Gaza. The singer has repeatedly taken pro-Palestinian positions and supported other Gaza aid efforts in recent years.

Now 14·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Politics·54m ago

Fifth Israel-Lebanon talks round opens in Washington mediation

Israel’s embassy in Washington said the fifth round of Israel-Lebanon talks, mediated by the United States, has begun. The announcement gave no further details on the agenda, participants, or results.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 67% center
Politics·55m ago

Trump Wants Sanctions Relief for Iran, but Full Rollback Could Take Years

Reuters says lifting US sanctions on Iran would be a slow and difficult process, even though Trump wants relief for Tehran. Temporary Treasury easing could help Iran earn billions soon, but full removal may take at least a year and faces legal, political and commercial obstacles.

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Sports12:35 · 1h ago

Hapoel Jerusalem adds Boris Peta to Sasha Obradovic’s coaching staff

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The story · English

Hapoel Jerusalem announced the expanded coaching staff that will guide the club in the 2026/27 season, after already confirming the arrivals of Sasha Obradovic and Jalen Smith. The Jerusalem club said on Tuesday that Obradovic will lead the staff.

His assistants will be Shay Olarczyk and Theodoros Giannakopoulos, both of whom also served under Yotam Alon. A new addition came with the Serbian coach from Red Star Belgrade, Boris Peta.

Peta, 38, worked as Obradovic’s assistant at Red Star. Before that, he served as an assistant to Aleksandar Dzikic with Georgia’s national team, and he also worked for clubs in Georgia and Kazakhstan.

Hapoel Jerusalem also named several other staff roles for the coming season. Guy Gepni will be the club’s head of performance, Yair Shevach will coach individual skills, and Efi Aviv will serve as fitness coach.

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